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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.07, 1,670.96 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.07, 1,670.96 and 292.41 is: 438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.07 : 1,670.96 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.07/1,670.96 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.07x = 1,670.96 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.07x = 488,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,595.60/1,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.57

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